Fall Caboose Days
Fox River Trolley Museum 365 S La Fox Street, South Elgin, IL, United StatesRide with the conductor in the Big Red Caboose or with the engineer in the locomotive!
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Makerplaceβs 2nd Anniversary Party
Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United StatesCelebrate the Makerplace's 2nd Anniversary with us! Join us at the Makerplace open house and explore a variety of hands-on activities. Laser engrave a pint glass, express yourself with suburban sketching, discover the new equipment added to the Makerplace in 2023, and sample a snack inspired by the current One Book One Village book. Plus,...
Ribfest
DuPage County Fairgrounds 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton, IL, United StatesJoin Us at Ribfest 2023 Today to Enjoy Food and Family Fun in Wheaton this Septemeber! For Ribfest 2023, there will be a $5.00 park admission price. This price includes entrance to park to enjoy the Ribbers, Expos and Family Fun Area. This does not include the concert area. Those that purchase a concert area...
Viva Mexico Independence Day Festival
Downtown West Chicago 475 Main Street, West Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Weekend long celebration takes place from 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm Saturday and Sunday 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The Festival is held in historic downtown West Chicago. Activities for the day include performances by Ballet Folklorico, musical performances, childrenβs activities, and a 13 foot piΓ±ata. Food vendors and local businesses and organizations are...
Bike Ride with Mayor Gaffino
North Aurora Village Hall 25 E State Street, North Aurora, IL, United StatesJoin Mayor Mark Gaffino on a bike ride on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 3pm! The bike ride will take place along the Fox River Trail (approx. a 3.7 mile loop) from Village Hall (25 East State Street) up to The Wilds at Red Oak and will feature multiple stops along the route for discussion....
Free
LoterΓa
Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United StatesStop in and play a few games of loterΓa. All families with children welcome.
Free
Talk Like a Pirate Day
St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United StatesDrop in for some piratey activities! Also test your treasure-hunting skills with our pirate-themed scavenger hunt, which will be running all day long!
Free
Fun with STEM: Learn and Create
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynMembers of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) present monthly science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) topics. For grades 2-5. September 19: Diffraction of Light Discuss what light is and how diffraction gradients separate light into its components. Make kaleidoscopes using diffraction gradients and toilet paper rolls. October 24: Secret Messages Learn about the...
Free
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